English · Nature & Environment
root
/ruːt/
[/ruːt/]
underground plant part
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and food from the soil.
Example
The tree's deep roots spread far underground, anchoring it firmly against the strongest storms.
The tree's deep roots spread far underground, anchoring it firmly against the strongest storms.
Etymology
From Old English 'rot', from Old Norse 'rot'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used literally and figuratively (the root of a problem).